Mel Dalgleish

Australian basketball player

Mel DalgleishPersonal information

Born|  (1959-01-24) 24 January 1959 (age 66)
Nationality| Australian
Listed height| 198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Position| Power forward
Career history
As a player:
1983–1984| Frankston Bears
1984–1985| Bendigo Braves
1986–1988| Canberra Cannons
As a coach:
1984–1985| Bendigo Braves
1991| Canberra Cannons
Career highlights

* 1988 NBL championship

Mel Dalgleish (born 24 January 1959) is an Australian basketball player who played in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Frankston Bears and the Canberra Cannons. At international level, he competed in the men's tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Summer Olympics.

## Playing career

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### Club career

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Dalgleish played in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) in two stints. He played for Frankston Bears in 1983 and 1984. In 1984, he moved to South Eastern Basketball League (SEBL) team Bendigo Braves as a player-coach. In 1986, Dalgleish returned to the NBL, signing with Canberra Cannons.[1][2][3][4][5] In 1987, Dalgleish took on an administrative role with the Cannons, working in promotions.[6][7]

In 1988, Dalgleish retired after playing in the Cannons' championship-winning team.[8][9]

### International career

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In 1980, Dalgleish played seven matches for Australia at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He returned in 1984, where he played eight times.[10][11]

## Coaching

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Dalgleish took over as head coach of the Canberra Cannons for the 1991 NBL season, replacing his 1980 Olympic teammate Steve Breheny. He resigned at the end of the season after the Cannons finished 10th with a 9–17 win-loss record.[12][13]

## References

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1. ^ "Braves: History". Bendigo Basketball Association. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
2. ^ "Mel Dalgleish". Aussie Hoopla. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
3. ^ "Dalgleish makes the '100 club'". The Canberra Times. Vol. 62, no. 19, 164. Australian Capital Territory. 25 March 1988. p. 16. Retrieved 28 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
4. ^ "Big Mel fires parting shot". The Canberra Times. Vol. 63, no. 19, 510. Australian Capital Territory. 9 March 1989. p. 20. Retrieved 28 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
5. ^ Watkins, Sian (5 November 1985). "Dalgleish joins Cannons". The Age. p. 42. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
6. ^ "PR job for Dalgleish". The Canberra Times. Vol. 61, no. 18, 755. Australian Capital Territory. 8 February 1987. p. 2 (Sunday Sport). Retrieved 29 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
7. ^ "Dalgleish's mission: Find and teach". The Canberra Times. Vol. 61, no. 18, 830. Australian Capital Territory. 24 April 1987. p. 21. Retrieved 29 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
8. ^ Cockerill, Ian (8 August 1988). "Cannons take title in big finish". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 59. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
9. ^ "Seriously! Phil you're past it". The Canberra Times. Vol. 64, no. 19, 692. Australian Capital Territory. 7 September 1989. p. 20. Retrieved 28 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
10. ^ "Melvyn Dalgleish". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
11. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mel Dalgleish Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
12. ^ Brown, Michelle (12 October 1990). "Dalgleish gets top job". The Age. p. 24. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
13. ^ "Dalgleish to quit the Cannons". The Canberra Times. Vol. 66, no. 20, 614. Australian Capital Territory. 20 September 1991. p. 30. Retrieved 28 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

## External links

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* Mel Dalgleish at FIBA.basketball
* Mel Dalgleish at FIBA.com (archived)
* Mel Dalgleish at FIBA.com (archived)
* Mel Dalgleish at FIBA.com (archived)
* Mel Dalgleish at FIBA.com (archived)
* Mel Dalgleish at RealGM
* Mel Dalgleish – Basketball-Reference.com international player profile
* Mel Dalgleish at Olympedia

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Canberra Cannons 1988 NBL Champions

* Adam Kendrick
* Alex Hetenyi
* Dave Nelson
* David Monck
* Garry Ball
* Herb McEachin
* Jamie Kennedy
* John Stelzer
* Mel Dalgleish
* Phil Smyth (Grand Final MVP)
* Simon Cottrell
* Tad Dufelmeier, Sr
* Tony Boniello
* Tony Wall
* Willie Simmons

* Head coach Bob Turner

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